Spine Anatomy The spine   • The vertebrae   • The discs   • The spinal cord   • Spine conditions Diagnostic tools Treatments options Informed decision-making Info your doctor may need Links Glossary About us			Home >> Spine Anatomy >> The discs Between each vertebra there is an intervertebral disc that acts as a shock absorber between the vertebrae. The discs are composed of a strong outer ring (mostly composed of ligament tissues) and a softer jelly-like center mostly made of water and soft tissues. The nucleus of the disc acts as a sponge, absorbing the pressure put on the spine. The outer part of the disc, called the annulus keeps the nucleus inside of the disc despite the pressure.
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